UK business grants for solar panels
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Your guide to green grants
Installing solar panels is one of the smartest long-term investments a business can make, delivering rapid returns through lower energy costs and greater sustainability. That’s why the government offers a range of grants and incentives that make it easier for businesses to act now and build a greener future for everyone.
Read on to find out about live grants that could help your business reduce the upfront cost of solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, EV charge points, and more in this regional round up. Quickly pinpoint the support you could qualify for, apply to funding for your energy saving projects, and future-proof your operations.
The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute financial advice. While we strive to keep details as current as possible, new schemes are launched regularly, funding can run out, and eligibility criteria can change. Our team can assess the latest requirements and provide up-to-date, tailored advice to fit your specific circumstances: click here to get in touch.
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UK-wide grants
Grants in the East of England
Grants in the Midlands
Grants in Northern England
Grants in the North West
UK-wide solar panel grants
Funding Circle Business Loan
Provider: Funding Circle Ltd
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: Minimum two years trading history; 0–249 employees; ownership to remain in the UK.
What’s covered: Loan funding for capital investment, including but not limited to solar PV, air source heat pumps, EV chargepoints.
Max awarded: £10,000 – £750,000
Notes: Rates from 6.9% APR; terms 6 months–5 years, no early repayment fees, decision in as little as 1 hour; funds in your account within 48 hours.
Farming in Protected Landscapes
Areas covered: Protected Landscapes & National Parks across England only
Provider: DEFRA & Rural Payments Agency (delivered by local Protected Landscape/National Park bodies)
Sectors: Agriculture and food; land management; community and heritage projects
Eligibility criteria: Farmers or land managers with control of land within a designated Protected Landscape, National Park or the Broads; must deliver at least one of the programme’s outcomes (climate, nature, people or place) and align with the local landscape body’s management plan.
What’s covered: Capital grant funding for projects including but not limited to solar PV arrays, air source heat pumps, habitat creation and restoration, flood-risk reduction, public access improvements, and conservation of historic farm buildings and landscape features.
Max awarded: Up to 100% of project costs where no commercial gain; otherwise a proportional contribution (based on commercial benefit)
Application deadline: Open until March 2026 (or until local budgets are fully allocated)
Notes: Competitive, scored on outcomes, value for money, sustainability and deliverability; administered by each protected landscape body.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Provider: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: Off-street parking at the applicant’s premises; must procure OZEV-approved chargepoints; one application per site (multiple sites allowed)
What’s covered: 75% of the purchase and installation costs of EV chargepoints (including VAT), capped at £350 per socket
Max awarded: £350 per socket (up to 40 sockets per applicant; total up to £14,000)
Notes: Can be stacked with local top-up grants (e.g. Bracknell BID EV Grant) for 100% funding on two sockets; typical decision within 2 weeks of voucher issue.
Solar panel grants by region
Please note that where a geographic area is specified, it is standard that your business must be registered within that area to qualify. Additionally, most heat pump and solar grants in the UK also cover a range of other low-carbon capital investments.
East of England
Business Growth Loans
Areas covered: Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Essex, London, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire.
Provider: Let’s Do Business Finance (Capitalise Business Support Ltd)
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: Trading for 24 months or more (earlier-stage businesses considered); 0–249 employees; based within the areas listed above; unable to secure mainstream bank finance.
What’s covered: Loan funding for capital investment including but not limited to solar PV, air source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points.
Max awarded: £25,000 – £150,000
Notes: Maximum term of 6 years
Business Energy Efficiency Grant
Area covered: Three Rivers
Provider: Hertfordshire Growth Hub (Three Rivers District Council)
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: SMEs (fewer than 250 employees; turnover < £36 m or balance sheet < £18 m); consent from landlord for retrofit works; ability to cash-flow project and meet co-funding requirement (50% match funding).
What’s covered: Capital grants for energy-saving and renewable measures including but not limited to solar PV panels and air source heat pumps.
Max awarded: Up to £10,000 per business (plus up to £2,000 for EPC & technical advice)
Notes: Grants paid on defrayal; free initial energy audit; up to £2,000 additional support for EPC & independent technical advice.
Midlands
Business Loan Scheme
Area covered: Coventry & Warwickshire
Provider: Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust
Sectors: Agriculture and food; Business and finance; Construction; Education; Hospitality and catering; and other SME sectors
Eligibility criteria: Unable to secure sufficient finance from mainstream lenders, 0–249 employees.
What’s covered: Loan funding for capital investment, including but not limited to: solar PV, air source heat pumps, EV chargepoints, machinery and premises works.
Max awarded: £1,000–£150,000
Business Energy Advice Service
Areas covered: Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Provider: Business Growth West Midlands (WMCA) in partnership with local authorities and Pro Enviro; funded by Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
Business Growth West Midlands
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: Must be an SME (fewer than 250 employees; ≤€50 m turnover or ≤€43 m balance sheet); commercial entity responsible for paying energy bills for ≥12 months; annual energy consumption ≥25,000 kWh.
What’s covered: Up to 50% of funding towards energy-saving measures including but not limited to: solar PV, air source heat pumps, energy-efficient lighting (LED, controls, sensors), Insulation and building fabric upgrades.
Max awarded: Up to £100,000 (50 % of project cost)
Notes: No payback required; businesses register for assessment first, then apply locally for grants. Continuous delivery via a network of local authority partners.
Northern England
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Low Carbon Project (Coming April 2026)
Area covered: Sheffield
Provider: Sheffield City Council via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: SME (≤250 employees, turnover <£54 m); commercial premises in Sheffield; received under £315,000 Minimal Financial Assistance in last three years; able to provide 12 months’ energy bills (or since occupation).
What’s covered: Up to 50% of funding toward energy-saving measures, including but not limited to solar PV, insulation, air source heat pumps, EV chargepoints and more.
Max awarded: Projects ≤£20,000: 50% of costs; projects >£20,000: up to £10,000 grant; minimum grant £1,500
North West
Rosebud Finance
Areas covered: Lancashire
Provider: Lancashire County Developments (Property) Ltd, managed and delivered by Lancashire County Council
Sectors: Business and finance; IT, digital & creative; Manufacturing; Science & technology
Eligibility criteria: 0–249 employees; demonstrable growth ambitions.
What’s covered: Loans £25,000–£100,000 and bespoke finance packages for, including but not limited to: solar PV, air source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points.
Max awarded: £100,000
Notes: Interest rates up to 14%, loan terms up to 5 years
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory Grant Scheme
Area covered: Liverpool
Provider: Liverpool John Moores University via UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Sectors: All sectors
Eligibility criteria: Have an up-to-date LCEI carbon assessment with recommendations to implement; able to defray all project costs before claim
What’s covered: Purchase and installation of any low-carbon technologies or equipment recommended in your LCEI carbon assessment, including but not limited to solar PV, air source heat pumps, energy-efficient machinery, and other renewable technologies.
Max awarded: Up to £25,000 (must be matched by at least 50% contribution from the business)
Application deadline: Rolling applications until funds are fully allocated
Not eligible for any of these solar grants?
This list is not exhaustive. Grants come available on a local or sector basis regularly, so it is always worth doing your research. And if your business isn’t eligible for grant funding – then the case for solar does still stack up. Most organisations fund solar through capital or bank lending to start saving as quickly as possible; something we can support you to access. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) can also provide an alternative route to solar with minimal upfront cost.
Our team will help you assess your options, work alongside you to navigate the paperwork, and secure the best packages, so you can focus on growth, innovation, and meeting your net-zero targets.